Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$8,500.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.70¢ per mile
Alliance Comparison
Star Alliance Average: 1.39¢ per mile
+22.2% vs alliance average
Alliance Partners
Air Canada
Star AllianceValue: 1.40¢ per mile
7,000.00 USD value
ANA
Star AllianceValue: 1.45¢ per mile
7,250.00 USD value
Singapore Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.60¢ per mile
8,000.00 USD value
TAP Air Portugal
Star AllianceValue: 1.15¢ per mile
5,750.00 USD value
Turkish Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.30¢ per mile
6,500.00 USD value
United Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.45¢ per mile
7,250.00 USD value
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. in late January through early March, as availability tends to be more plentiful and the miles required lower during this off-peak season.
Sweet Spot
Avianca LifeMiles offers a fantastic redemption value by allowing you to fly from Los Angeles to Lima for just 35,000 miles one-way in business class, while typical cash fares can exceed $1,500.
Routing Trick
Use the Avianca Lifemiles program to book a round-trip business class ticket from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) via Mexico City (MEX) for 68,000 miles instead of the standard 80,000 miles required for a direct route, saving 12,000 miles.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid booking flights with Spirit Airlines, as they can charge up to $65 for a carry-on bag and $50 for checked luggage, significantly increasing your overall travel costs.
Alternative Airlines
Tap
Star Alliance739,130 miles (+239,130 miles) (Alliance Partner)
Turkish
Star Alliance653,846 miles (+153,846 miles) (Alliance Partner)
Air Canada
Star Alliance607,143 miles (+107,143 miles) (Alliance Partner)